SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING



The Diocese of Phoenix requires that all employees and volunteers, at all facilities, achieve and maintain current Safe Environment training certification and pass a background check before participating in any ministry. The mission of Safe Environment Training is to prevent sexual, physical, or emotional abuse and/or neglect of children and young people through continued education, building awareness, and maintaining a commitment to keeping all children and young people safe. Different training sessions are designed for parents, youth, and volunteers serving in ministries.


Training is available ONLINE! Class descriptions, requirements and registration are available at phoenix.cmgconnect.org.


The Diocese of Phoenix is committed to protecting all children and youth by offering abuse prevention educational sessions. All adult volunteers must complete the initial Safe Environment for Lay People Foundation Training. This program teaches the steps that can be taken to prevent child sexual abuse. Additional requirements include:


  • Complete a volunteer application
  • Attest to the Code of Ethics
  • Consent to a background check


The Diocesan Policy and Procedure for the Protection of Minors requires annual training for:


  • All Clergy
  • Employees
  • Volunteers that directly serve minors
  • All Minors - each year, in Children’s Faith Formation classes, every student participates in a Safe Environment program during their class time.
  • All other parish volunteers must renew Safe Environment training every other year.



The Safe Environment Training year runs from July 1st and ends June 30th. This means everyone's Safe  Environment Training has expired, so it is time to complete your Safe Environment Training for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. 


We are pleased to announce that the focus of our training this year is on reporting and understanding the signs and symptoms of abuse in children. In addition, many of us may need to renew our Criminal Background Check this year. Please login to your account, complete your training and follow the instructions on how to see if your Criminal Background Check requires renewal found here:


https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13TgNvO-Bqojp67Q3gaSOPGCI8imWKfKdyFN7R-LQVF8/edit?usp=sharing

*If the link does not work for you, please see the instructions found inside of the curriculum or reach out to your coordinator for more support.


To complete your training, please log in to your CMG profile. 

 

REMINDER: DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT

*If you have forgotten your password, you can click on the “Forgot Password” link located under SIGN IN. 

*If you have forgotten your username, you can click on the “Forgot Username” link located under SIGN IN. 

*If you have never signed into CMG Connect but have received this email – please contact your local Safe Environment Coordinator at your Parish or School for assistance. For additional technical assistance, you can contact CMG directly (cmgconnect@catholicmutual.org) or call 1-800-228-6108. 

 

1. Begin your Safe Environment Training by clicking on the following link: https://phoenix.cmgconnect.org. 


2. Verify and update your Profile Information by clicking on the “Edit Profile” section on the left. 

Please make sure to indicate your primary ROLE. You can only pick one. 

Please make sure to indicate your primary CATEGORY. You can only pick one. 

  • Employee 
  • Priest 
  • Deacon 
  • Candidate for Ordination 
  • Volunteer 
  • Educator (ONLY for Catholic School Teachers & Employees) 

*Roles or Categories not listed above require prior authorization from your local SET Coordinator. 


3. Please choose only ONE training under the “Required Trainings” to complete your SET requirement. 


4. Go to your “Dashboard” and click on the ONLINE Renewal Video. 

* If you do not see an ONLINE Renewal option under “Required Trainings”, you must take the Foundation option (available LIVE and ONLINE). 

 

Once again, please know that we are grateful to all who wish to participate in the Church’s ministry, and we recognize and appreciate all that you do for your Church and your community in keeping everyone safe. Please continue to pray for all those who have been hurt by abuse. 




-Diocese of Phoenix Safe Environment Office

 


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